Roasted Red Onion and Garlic Soup

Mouse1967's Note:

I found this recipe in Splendid soups by James Peterson. It is very easy and so delicious!!!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 -6 large red onions , peeled, hairy root end cut off and quartered
• 1 head garlic , peeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Toss onion & garlic with olive oil in roasting pan ( make sure they fit comfortably, not too much space in between or else they'll burn).
3. Roast for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Onions should be evenly carmelized.
4. Put roasting pan on top of stove at Medium heat, pour in 2 cups of broth. Scrape bottom of pan to remove any bits.
5. Transfer to blender, working in batches, puree about 1 minute. Then put finished batch in new pot with remaining broth.
6. Add cream, salt and pepper to taste, and balsamic vinegar.